audionoobie
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| Full circle and thinking about speakers I've been in this hobby for a few years and here's a few things I've learned that may help you.- You can only get so far asking people for speaker (audio) recommendations, even if you state your listening preferences. Only you will know what you w... | |
| Parasound newclassic 200 pre or a Halo P 5? I also have to echo @reubent 's sentiments. I recently had a chance to demo a Parasound A21+ with a Halo P6 preamp. I found the sound to be completely lackluster and underwhelming. I swapped out the P6 for another pre I had laying around the house... | |
| What capacitor would you use to upgrade Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary? Nothing to add here except that I heard your speaker at a local dealer last weekend and was completely smitten by them. Good luck with your mods. | |
| How does Donald Fagen do it? From Wikipedia:"Band leaders Becker and Fagen were dissatisfied with the album's sound quality because of an equipment malfunction with the then-new dbx noise reduction system. The group has claimed that the damage was mostly repaired after consul... | |
| Single driver speakers. Are they worth considering ? Yes, Dale Harder's TLS-1 and TLS-2. Single driver, no crossover. Omni directional speaker with perfect time and phase alignment. Fully coherent 360 degree sound dispersion. Check him out at www.hhr-exoticspeakers.comCheck out my system page for a ... | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed For those that are interested, I have uploaded a picture of my listening room with the new speakers but without the new amp, to my profile. | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed Hey gang,I wanted to provide an update on this thread. When I first got the speakers home it was readily apparent that the Rogue CM III was not up to the task. The only other amp in my possession was a 75wpc Belles Aria Integrated. Although it sou... | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed Quick update: A local audio retailer that I have a relationship with has agreed to let me borrow a Parasound A21+ power amp and the $1600 pre, I don't recall what the name of it is off hand. He also mentioned another popular option was to have the... | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed Thank you all for your input and suggestions. I've taken it all in and in speaking with Dale, I think I'm going to go for the Parasound A21+ power amp. I will also probably go for the Parasound pre. It has tone controls and balanced inputs which I... | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed @mofojo I am doing both analog and digital.@jjss49 Can you tell me what is meant by line stage? I am not opposed to using the Schiit Loki as I have heard good things about it. @unsound Dale recommended a preamp like a Conrad Johnson PV-12 and th... | |
| Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on? @helomech I am one of them. Just surprised to hear that others agree. | |
| Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on? @helomech I’m surprised to hear you say that. I’m not sure the 1ci’s are necessarily better, but I’ve found they work better in my house with small rooms than the 2. There is something magical about the 1’s though isn’t there?I was enchanted by th... | |
| Speakers for Pro-ject Debute Carbon DC with 2M blue OP: I heard the Wharfedale Diamonds at a local dealer and was very impressed by them and was considering them in a second system until a pair of Vandersteen 1ci’s were made available to me for $400. That said I’ve also heard good things about the ... | |
| Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on? Incidentally, I currently own the Vandy 1ci's with a 2wq sub and am far happier than I ever was with the 2's. YMMV | |
| Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on? @gjinwi I completely agree with douglas_schroeder. I struggled with the 2ce for a long time. It is a very laid back speaker. Wooly is a good adjective. Colored and veiled are others I would use. I tried different amps, cables, high-pass filters, c... |